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Thursday, April 16, 2015

Key West Oceanfront Luxury - 20 Sunset Key Drive

20 Sunset Key Drive is located on Sunset Key, a private island just a five minute boat ride from Key West. The guest cottage, above, looks somewhat similar to some of the cute little cottages that you might find in Old Town Key West. That's where the similarity stops because this place is a show stopper. The cottage isn't little and it is only a small part of  a much larger manse with the very best oceanfront location on the island. A pergola connects the cottage with the main house. The pool and spa are on the west. The luxuriant garden paradise is everywhere.
The guest cottage is very informal and relaxed. The living room soars two stories with a gallery on three sides. The main floor bedroom has French doors that open out to the pool. The second floor bedroom is like an old garret - all cozy and cute. Both bedrooms have en-suite baths. Wherever you look, there is superb attention to detail.  CLICK HERE to view 164 photos I took of this incredible property.  You will not be disappointed.
The main house fronts the Atlantic Ocean. This house, the one next door to the west, and the large vacant double lot next to it are the three best lots on Sunset Key. They have incomparable views of the ocean and sunset. Whether sitting on the first floor porch, peering out from the second floor master bedroom, or searching the skies from the rooftop widow's walk, this property offers amazing views that will delight owner and guest from morning until night.
Inside this gracious home you will find formal and informal living and dining areas,water-view guest bedroom,  a huge kitchen, and laundry/pantry area. The two story atrium like entry leads to the second floor master suite which include a sitting room, the bedroom chamber with waterfront view, the extra large master bath and dressing area.
The 24 hour per day launch will speed you from Key West to Sunset Key. Residents have use of the community pool and tennis court. And, of course, very quick access to the amazing Latitudes Restaurant and the spa at the Westin Sunset Key Resort which are about a three minute walk from the front entrance at 20 Sunset Key Drive. Dang!
The 24 hour per day launch will speed you from Key West to Sunset Key. Residents have use of the community pool and tennis court. And, of course, very quick access to the amazing Latitudes Restaurant and the spa at the Westin Sunset Key Resort which are about a three minute walk from the front entrance at 20 Sunset Key Drive. Dang!
CLICK HERE to view the Key West mls datasheet and listing photos of this incredible oceanfront estate.  Then please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 to schedule a very private showing. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West. Let me help you find your place in Paradise!

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

1317 Elizabeth Street, Key West - Dynamite Location



Buyers looking to purchase a Key West property that they could renovate, add a pool, and have off street parking with a dynamite location in Old Town ought to consider the house at 1317 Elizabeth Street. The listing Realtor describes this 952 sq ft legal duplex this way:
"Duplex in old town located on a quaint street between United & South Streets, close to Duval, the beaches, restaurants. This ideal location also comes with off street parking and a nice yard. Could use some TLC but is currently rented. One unit in front & one at the rear. The front unit has a covered porch and small front & side yard plus parking. The back unit has a gated larger side & back yard, laundry & storage shed. This would make a nice owner occupied property with rental income or keep as a rental investment."  
Here's the deal. There are just sixteen single family or duplex properties listed for sale in the Old Town area of Key West priced at or below the asking price of this property - $629,000.  But there are many potential buyers who are looking for a property which they could renovate and improve that have not seen this property in the mls. This property is located one block east of Simonton Street between United Street and South Street. Elizabeth Street in this location is a one-way street that at this location is only one block long. In essence this block is a lane. We all know that homes located on lanes are prized properties because they offer a degree of exclusivity and privacy not available in many other streets in Old Town. (like most of the other fifteen houses for sale are located on!).
I checked the Historic Sanborn Fire Mas to see if I could determine when this home was originally built. This little island enclave is not shown on any of the four maps. I did find an old photo of the  fifty years ago. See below. That photo shows that stucco siding had been applied to the house by that date. I think a new owner will probably replace the stucco with traditional wood siding.  In most instances a new renovation would probably mean that the current interiors would be totally gutted and new interiors created to meet the way we live today. 
The house is situated on a 40' X 88' lot (3520 sq ft) which is fairly large compared to many lots in Old Town. The good thing is that the lot is wide enough to provide off street plus space for a pool. If you are a buyer who wants to do a project but not at this time, you could continue to collect rents on both apartments. We have a serious housing shortage in Key West. Apartment rentals, especially in the Old Town area, are scarce. You could buy this place, sit on it for a few years, then do the renovation. CLICK HERE to view more photos I took. 
CLICK HERE to view the Key West mls datasheet and listing photos. Then please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 to set up a private showing. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West. 



Monday, April 13, 2015

10 Spoonbill Way, Key West - It's a Wonderful Life

Just Listed, but not by me, 10 Spoonbill Way, Key West, Florida. This 1624 sq ft home that is located in the Key West Golf Club Community is probably the best priced home in all of Key West as I write this blog.  Read on, Dear Reader, and I'll tell you how I arrived at that conclusion.
Every time I enter the golf club and start to drive down Golf Club Drive I just start to relax and enjoy the atmosphere. There is not one straight street in the place. Each of the roads winds around a bit. Each of the houses is set back from the sidewalk behind a white picket fence. Now matured palm trees and other flora and fauna decorate the landscape. It's picture perfect depiction of a small American home town.  As I drove through the community after taking photos of this home I realized that this place is like a community that Frank Capra would have created were he a real estate developer. A few years ago I was standing on the front porch of a home in the Sanctuary waiting for my buyers to arrive. A couple with their children and the family dog walked past. We spoke. I asked them how they liked living at the golf course. They all said the loved it. It could have been the George Bailey family in It's a Wonderful Life.
When I entered this house my eyes were literally drawn through the living room and out to the golf course view. It is spectacular. The backyard seemed extra large for some reason. I asked the listing agent if a new owner could add a pool because there certainly is room for one. She didn't know the answer but it is worth investigating if a buyer would want to add one. However, the extra large community pool is located just across the way and past the community center. See the photos below.
The second photo above was taken from the kitchen looking through the living room out to the deck and beyond. You'll notice the study of den to the right with the door slightly ajar. That door opens out to the wrap around rear main floor covered deck. The photo also shows the well maintained Hardiboard exterior siding.
The master bedroom is at the rear of the second floor. It also has a large covered porch with its own magnificent views of the golf course. I feel compelled to state the obvious - you don't have to play golf to live here. The master bedroom has an ensuite bath and plenty of closet space. Note also the vaulted ceiling that makes the space so inviting. There are two additional bedrooms at front, both of which have vaulted ceilings and doors that open out to the covered second floor front porch. CLICK HERE to view the other photos I took of 10 Spoonbill Way.

CLICK HERE to view the Key West mls data sheet on 10 Spoonbill Way which is offered at $599,000. This home is move in ready and is in great shape. Compare the price per sq ft with even bank owned houses that need work, you will probably agree with me that this is the best priced home in Key West. Then please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 to schedule a private showing of this great Key West property.  I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West.


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